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Environment Minister Says Waste Crisis Is Councils’ Responsibility, Not Central Government
Rohey John Manjang, The Minister Of Environment.
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, said on Monday that responsibility for waste collection and disposal!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Advocate Sounds Alarm: Unchecked Sewage Poses ‘Critical Threat’ to Banjul’s…
By Seedy Jobe
The city of Banjul is confronting a growing public health and environmental emergency as its sewage system continues to fail, according to a recent letter sent to the city’s executive director. Experts!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Land Ministry Launches The Gambia’s First Strategic Spatial Analysis
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs, in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and with support from the Catalan Agency for Development!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mayor Bensouda Fulfills Pledge with D300,000 Support to Bakoteh Dumpsite Workers
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC)
By Makutu Manneh
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), has delivered on a year-old commitment to workers’ associations operating at!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
TAF Africa Global Pledges to Plant 10 Million Trees Amid Environmental Concerns
Mustapha Njie -TAF staff and NAWEC Staff
By Makutu Manneh
TAF Africa Global has unveiled a sweeping environmental campaign, pledging to plant 10 million trees across Africa. The initiative comes in the wake of public outcry over the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
VP Jallow Calls for Equitable and Accessible Climate Finance for Africa
Muhammed BS Jallow, Vice President Of The Gambia
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia’s Vice President, Mohammed B.S. Jallow, has called for fair and accessible climate financing for Africa, stressing the continent’s immense potential for!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gambian Minister Moves Motion for Second Reading of Landmark Environmental Bill
Rohey John Manjang, The Minister Of Environment.
By Fatou Sillah
Rohey John Manjang, Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, on Monday, formally moved the motion!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…